Korean word

수사

Pronunciation

Romanizationsusa

Meaning

  • nouninvestigation

Example

경찰이 수사를 시작했다.kyeong cha ri su sa reul si ja kaet tta

The police began an investigation.

Illustration for 수사 (investigation)

More examples

증거가 발견되어 수사가 확대되었다.cheung geo ga pal gyeon doe eo su sa ga hwak ttae doe eot tta

The investigation was broadened when evidence was discovered.

Core concept

A systematic search for clues and evidence to discover what really happened.

Common phrases

  • 수사를 시작하다su sa reul si ja ka da

    begin an investigation

  • 수사를 진행하다su sa reul chin haeng ha da

    carry out an investigation

  • 수사를 확대하다su sa reul hwak ttae ha da

    broaden an investigation

Similar words

조사chosa: A planned examination that gathers information about facts or circumstances.
단서tanseo: A small clue or trace that helps reveal the truth.
증거cheunggeo: An object, record, or statement that helps show a fact is true.
수색susaek: A careful search of places or things for evidence or people.

Definition in Korean

경찰 등이 범죄의 단서를 찾아 증거를 확보하고 진상을 규명하려는 일련의 수사 절차kyeong chal teung i peom joe ui tan seo reul cha ja cheung geo reul hwak ppo ha go chin sang eul kyu myeong ha ryeo neun il lyeo nui su sa cheol cha

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning search and examine, reflecting the process of finding clues and checking evidence.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a casual search, this word usually refers to an official criminal investigation carried out by police or another authority.

Related words

  • 수사하다susahadainvestigateverb
  • 수사권susagwoninvestigative powersnoun
  • 수사관susagwaninvestigatornoun

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